Includes bibliographical references (p. [275]-287) and index
Introduction : the debate over war in a Christian context -- Sources and methods for a Christian ethic of war -- Christian pacifism and the just war tradition -- Does humanitarian intervention pass the test? -- The challenge of weapons proliferation -- Political and holy terrorism : frameworks for analysis and action -- Spreading democracy or asserting national interests? The case of the Wars on Iraq -- Conclusion : a Christian agenda for a warring world